Gabe is a guitarist from Tauranga, New Zealand. In 2006 he furthered his knowledge and passion for music by studying in NZ for 4 years, attaining a first class Honors degree in commercial music. He gained recognition for his guitar capabilities and won awards for his compositions. In 2011 he received a worldwide scholarship chosen by world-renowned guitarist Steve Vai to study at the prestigious Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London where he ultimately won the ‘best guitarist award’ at the guitar institute. Gabe has continued to establish himself as a multi-faceted musician. He currently runs The Music Academy in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty NZ, where he teaches guitar, music and recording techniques.

“Hamurana Guitar Works first captured my attention via a Facebook add. Intrigued at the various unique designs and what seemed to be high quality craftsmanship and components I had to investigate further. Jeff was very welcoming and invited me to try out a few of his guitars he had in stock and I was amazed from the very moment I began to play them..majorly! His guitars are firstly a thing of beauty and secondly transform your playing to beastly. I had to have him build a custom guitar to my specification knowing It would exceed all of my expectations as well as be better than any other guitar I have played. His attention to detail and vast knowledge in design concepts and knowing what I like in a guitar made it a breeze. Any idea I had about making my guitar better, Jeff had already thought of and enhanced it. I was amazed at the weekly updates and process images. My signature model was designed to create inspiration, happiness, and beauty all in one instrument built by Hamurana Guitar Works. I am proud to say that I only play Hamurana guitars.”